Make seismic upgrades to enable buildings to better withstand earthquakes.

Renovate and/or add classroom space to support vocational/technical classes for all district middle school buildings.

Renovate and add classrooms and a cafeteria at Oak Grove Elementary School; purchase property and construct a new elementary school in NE Albany to address growing enrollment and reduce overcrowding.

Complete the first phase of West Albany High School’s rebuild that would include new classrooms, commons, auditorium, cafeteria and administrative space; and multipurpose space for vocational/technical education and gymnasium uses at South Albany High School.

The bond proposal is the result of a more than two-year process to identify facility needs in the District. The projects were reviewed by architects and recommended by a community-based District Facilities Advisory Committee (DFAC) that was made up of community members, parents and staff members.

DFAC initially identified more than $250 million in facility needs. This proposal represents the School Board’s priority to balance the most critical needs and the cost to taxpayers. This bond proposal is expected to increase taxes by an estimated $.64 per $1,000 of assessed property value because the 2006 bond is expiring.

If you do not have the flyer with the PIV number, contact your student’s school after August 2 or attend a district computer lab. PIV numbers will only be given to the legal parent/guardian at the district computer lab locations. State or government issued photo identification is required to receive this information.

Priority is given to requests in the areas of art, music, STEM, and health and wellness. Teachers who received a grant from the foundation during the previous year must submit an evaluation before being considered for a new grant.

Last year, the foundation awarded $37,683 in classroom grants for programs, projects and materials. Grants are funded by the three Albany Public School Foundation events: iSwim for Kids, iCelebrate Kids Benefit Gala and the iRun for Kids race.

The annual summer meal program will offer free meals to children this summer. Any child under 18 can receive free lunch at eight lunch locations and a free breakfast at two breakfast locations. The program will operate on weekdays through Aug. 24.

Happy summer vacation! School is out for summer break and will resume again in September. The District Office will be open all summer with Monday through Thursday summer hours in July. School offices will close in July and reopen in mid-August.

Find resources to help prepare for the 2018-19 school year in the School Resources section of the website.

The annual retiree celebration at the district office recognized the contributions of 33 GAPS teachers, classified staff and administrators who are leaving the District after serving Greater Albany students for a combined total of 478 years.

Family members and friends joined retirees at the reception. Human Resources Director Randy Lary introduced the following retirees:

Mission Statement

We believe that all children can and will learn. We will provide instruction, guidance, empathy, consistency and encouragement to empower students to be successful individuals and contributing members of society. The foundation which makes up the educational experience will promote academic, physical, emotional and social growth while preparing children for the life-long process of learning. The success of our programs requires the joint effort of students, teachers, parents, and other community members.